Specialist - Software Development & Engineering

Charles Schwab; Southlake (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Charles Schwab is seeking a Software Development and Engineering Specialist to lead front-end development and contribute across the full software lifecycle. You will design, develop, test, and deliver scalable web solutions, while promoting code quality, accessibility, and performance.

The role also includes mentoring teammates and acting as Scrum Master to drive agile ceremonies and backlog refinement. Qualifications include 3+ years of full-stack web development with C#/.NET Core, JavaScript,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Three+ years of full-stack web development with emphasis on front-end.
• Experience with C# and .NET Core.
• Proficiency with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience creating and consuming RESTful services.
• Experience developing responsive SPAs.
• Familiar with Agile and Scrum-based delivery.
• Strong communication across organizational levels.
• Experience with unit-testing and TDD/BDD.
• Familiarity with AI tools to boost coding/productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end development and contribute across the full software lifecycle.
• Design, develop, test, optimize, and deliver scalable web solutions.
• Promote code quality, usability, accessibility, and performance.
• Mentor teammates and foster an open, collaborative environment.
• Act as Scrum Master: facilitate sprint ceremonies and backlog refinement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to realize measurable client value.

Skills

Front-end development

Full-stack development

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

C#/.NET Core

RESTful services

Agile/Scrum

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

ASP.NET Core

Git

Job description

Your opportunity

The Retail Web Technology organization leads the development and maintenance of Schwab’s digital self-service platform for retail clients. At Schwab, we believe in challenging the status quo through innovative thinking and collaborative problem solving. Our team is seeking a Software Development and Engineering Specialist who is passionate about using modern web technologies to build compelling, scalable, and interactive web applications that make a meaningful impact for our clients.

In this role, you will serve as a hands-on technical leader and contribute across the full software development lifecycle, with an emphasis on front-end development. You will partner with cross-functional team members to design, develop, test, optimize, and deliver reliable web solutions that create measurable value for Schwab’s clients. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute your perspective, solve complex problems, and help continuously improve the experiences we deliver.

You will promote high standards for code quality, usability, accessibility, scalability, and application performance. You will also mentor teammates, encourage diverse perspectives, and help foster an open, collaborative environment where team members are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute to shared success.

In addition to your software development responsibilities, you will serve as the team’s acting Scrum Master. You will facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog-refinement sessions, helping the team strengthen collaboration, maintain alignment, and continuously improve while supporting predictable delivery.

What you have

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Three or more years of full-stack web development experience, with an emphasis on front-end development.
• Experience developing applications using C# and .NET Core.
• Proficiency with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience creating and consuming RESTful services.
• Experience developing responsive web applications and single-page applications.
• Understanding of Agile software development principles and experience working on a Scrum-based delivery team.
• Strong technical and business communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across different organizational levels.
• Experience designing and developing responsive single-page applications
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing highly usable, reliable, and scalable software solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems in a dynamic, collaborative, and customer-focused environment.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assignments, and partner effectively with others to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Commitment to continuously developing technical and professional skills and learning emerging technologies.
• Experience with unit-testing patterns and test-driven development or behavior-driven development methodologies.
• Fluency with AI tools. AI applies to support individual or team productivity in coding, debugging, testing, documentation, and refactoring

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Angular, TypeScript, or other client‑side frameworks.
• Experience with web accessibility standards, practices, and implementation.
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization frameworks, including OAuth 2.0, SAML, and JWT.
• Experience evaluating, monitoring, and improving application performance.
• Familiarity with scripting languages and development automation.
• Experience applying artificial intelligence tools to coding, debugging, testing, documentation, refactoring, or individual and team productivity.
• Experience mentoring developers and providing hands‑on technical leadership.
• Experience serving as a Scrum Master or facilitating sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and backlog-refinement sessions

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance